Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Taiwan
Taiwan: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 27.69 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Taiwan, 1971–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Taiwan stood at 27.69. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 1,063.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Taiwan peaked at 27.69 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
That places Taiwan 23rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.228 | 0 | 0.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.68 | 1.05 | 5.91 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.49 | 8.38 | 27.69 | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for Taiwan
- Gas production 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6225 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 26.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 47.59 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs gdp per capita 13.35 (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from fats vs gdp per capita 39.06 (2023)
- Vegetable oil vs gdp 23.44 (2023)
- Sulphur dioxide and coal 81,206 (2022)
- Gas reserves 6.23 billion cubic meters (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Taiwan?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Taiwan was 27.69 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 27.69 in 2025.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does Taiwan rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Taiwan ranks 23rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,063.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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